WHy can't I type in Windows 10 Settings screen?

[aquielisunari]

I click on start, click on Settings and when I get there I can't use the Search box. Why can't I type when I get there? I can use Windows explorer just fine. It's the settings that are giving me a hard time. HELP🙁



It's there but I can't type when the cursor is sitting there blinking, blinking and mocking me. Blinking and mocking and laughing at my inability to type at all. Blinking, mocking, laughing and just blocking any attempt at using that search box.

 

[Kenton82]

Just found this on a windows discussion forum. May be worth a go....
1. Open Task Scheduler
2. Go to Microsoft > Windows > TextServicesFramework
3. On MsCtfMonitor, do a right-click and enable the task
4. Restart your machine
If the task MsCtfMonitor is missing from the list of tasks, you can import it with the .XML file below:
https://basics.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/MsCtfMonitor.xml

 

[aquielisunari]

Just found this on a windows discussion forum. May be worth a go....
1. Open Task Scheduler
2. Go to Microsoft > Windows > TextServicesFramework
3. On MsCtfMonitor, do a right-click and enable the task
4. Restart your machine
If the task MsCtfMonitor is missing from the list of tasks, you can import it with the .XML file below:
https://basics.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/MsCtfMonitor.xml

Thanks for the suggestion. It didn't help. That task started normally. I disabled it and then I enabled it. I restarted and still no change within the Settings.

 

[helpstar]

all windows updates done?

"Press Win + R (to open Run )
copy paste and press enter to run this program. "C:\Windows\system32\ctfmon.exe".
it brings back the language bar..."

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-win_cortana-winpc/cant-type-in-windows-10-search-bar/7dce8411-8671-4d3e-90d1-b9bdc0aa4734?auth=1

 

[aquielisunari]

all windows updates done?

"Press Win + R (to open Run )
copy paste and press enter to run this program. "C:\Windows\system32\ctfmon.exe".
it brings back the language bar..."

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-win_cortana-winpc/cant-type-in-windows-10-search-bar/7dce8411-8671-4d3e-90d1-b9bdc0aa4734?auth=1

It seems you are referring to the Search box within the Start Menu. I am talking about the Search Box within Settings.

. I don't need the language bar. I can see the settings box(as you can see in the pic). I do appreciate the suggestions.

Did I miss or misinterprate something?

 

[helpstar]

the source mentioned "If any of these functions like Start Menu, Settings, Search, Cortana, Microsoft Edge, Action Center and other Windows components are not responding, follow these below methods and check if it helps"

 

[aquielisunari]

the source mentioned "If any of these functions like Start Menu, Settings, Search, Cortana, Microsoft Edge, Action Center and other Windows components are not responding, follow these below methods and check if it helps"

Which I did and it didn't. Still lost... I didn't just assume but anything I tried didn't fix my issue.

 

[aquielisunari]

I've also tried logging out of my local account and logging into Windows with my M$ account and I am now back to signing in locally. It didn't help.

Something so simple is out there. Someone knows the answer.

 

[helpstar]

Did you use tuning/tweak tools like ccleaner or similar which could damage windows internals?

Which exact windows version number is currently installed? 1709?

 

[aquielisunari]

Did you use tuning/tweak tools like ccleaner or similar which could damage windows internals?

Which exact windows version number is currently installed? 1709?

Yes, I use Ccleaner often. I use it to clean. I also use it to modify my start menu by disabling or deleting entries. Only Windows based program I have disabled is One Drive.

Win ver says 1709 OS 16299.64 I have searched for upgrades both locally and through M$ site.

 

[helpstar]

Did you deactivate indexing service or similar?
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-settings-search-not-working
https://winaero.com/blog/fix-search-does-not-work-in-pc-settings-app-in-windows-10/

 

[aquielisunari]

Did you deactivate indexing service or similar?
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-settings-search-not-working
https://winaero.com/blog/fix-search-does-not-work-in-pc-settings-app-in-windows-10/

100% no. I didn't stop with page one of that link you posted. There were other fixes offered including the indexing.

 

[helpstar]

try restoring windows from backups of ccleaner or reset windows and keep personal files (you will have to reinstall all apps)

 

[aquielisunari]

try restoring windows from backups of ccleaner or reset windows and keep personal files (you will have to reinstall all apps)

No. That's a bandaid or overkill. I know that fixes most every problem save malicious bad guys. I could take the easy out but there is a solution out there.

 

[helpstar]

The solution is undoing all things you changed with ccleaner step by step, including restoring registry entries, deleted and deactivated other stuff.

You can try the system file checker as well, to have a look for corrupted system files:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/929833/use-the-system-file-checker-tool-to-repair-missing-or-corrupted-system

 

[aquielisunari]

The solution is undoing all things you changed with ccleaner step by step, including restoring registry entries, deleted and deactivated other stuff.

You can try the system file checker as well, to have a look for corrupted system files:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/929833/use-the-system-file-checker-tool-to-repair-missing-or-corrupted-system

How did me disabling One Drive and other unnecessary start menu items break settings? I am seeing a disconnect there.

Forgot about that. I ran sfc? scan now command a while back

Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired
them. Details are included in the

Will reset and see what happens.

 

[aquielisunari]

Thanks for that helpstar.

Yet another bookmark is born.

 

[helpstar]

You are welcome, but would check the hardware. Could be an indication of faulty parts like RAM or HDD.

run memtest.org usb autoinstaller to create a bootable usb thumb drive and boot from it to check RAM

check HDD/SSD with its manufacturer´s tool